I've been doing yard work for the last two days, and last night, I did more in my dreams. Pitching logs off the roof, and stacking, stacking, stacking!! A sure sign that I've been doing too much! There will be NONE done today. Instead I'm going to watch the Rose Parade, do some crafts, and a few dishes(because I masquerade as a responsible adult).

I got my test results back from my BRCA1 and BRCA2 testing. No mutation detected! (This is the testing Angelina Jolie had to determine if she was at high risk genetically for various types of cancers. Her's was positive and she had a double mastectomy and her ovaries removed.) Happy New Year to all. This gets things started out well for me.

I got my test results back from my BRCA1 and BRCA2 testing. No mutation detected! (This is the testing Angelina Jolie had to determine if she was at high risk genetically for various types of cancers. Her's was positive and she had a double mastectomy and her ovaries removed.) Happy New Year to all. This gets things started out well for me.

I got my test results back from my BRCA1 and BRCA2 testing. No mutation detected! (This is the testing Angelina Jolie had to determine if she was at high risk genetically for various types of cancers. Her's was positive and she had a double mastectomy and her ovaries removed.) Happy New Year to all. This gets things started out well for me.

Slow sure, I love kayaking. Have fun. It is 25 degrees here so no kayaking.

So, that's approx. -4C? We've got air temps of around 9C because it's raining so much (upside, lots of cloud cover). However, the wind chill factor is high as we have a storm front again (3rd in a week) so today's trip was curtailed by the group leaders (sensible decision given the level of risk).

We're bracing ourselves for more flooding in the UK. The fields nearby are completely sodden and lots of the roads have quite deep patches of standing water.

I'm hoping the storm passes without bursting the nearby river banks or flooding the canal where I'm due to paddle on Saturday (completely selfish).

I've only been kayaking for approx. a year but it's my favourite leisure activity. Do you kayak flat, sea, whitewater or a mix?

Re: feeling better. Quite a bit, but not 100%. I'm stuck at post-nasal drip and resultant coughing. So I'm taking my steroid nasal spray that the dr gave me last year for this exact situation, and I've had one night and one nap cough free, which is a good start!
I sort of cough and "ahem" when I'm up, sometimes take a sugar free cough drop.
I found honey (straight, unadulterated) right before sleep works super well, but I'm trying to get off even that if I can. Like I said, last night and today's nap, none needed. Woo!

I'm avoiding tv for those reasons- the ads just make me sad. People need to find what works for them, but imagining the whole journey for other folks just makes me sad for them.
Same with the gym memberships- I think exercise is important, and I feel the need in myself to get started again. But not for loss. Toning, cardio, joints/limberness, mental - yes.
So much written, and there no one answer, just what works for each person.

Ok - I'm venturing into the -16C with dh and the dog, to deliver the last of the neighbour gifts (homemade liqueur, and homemade quince jam), and then run right back to the couch and blankie!

I know what you mean Soren, about the expense (monetarily) that people go to, to lose weight.

I would like to join a gym, but I'm not sure if I would utilize it enough. I have an elliptical/ stationary bike, which I use pretty regularly. I prefer outdoor walking, but it's 18* today without the wind chill and I just can't do it- so glad I have cats- I would cry if I had to walk them today.

I slept in this morning and then helped hubby put the Christmas decorations away. Cleaned the floors, cooked dinner, and made some Almost Rice Pudding (altered the ingredients a bit from the original LC version to make it a little more DD friendly). Now I get to relax and play on the Internet!

You guys have some great resolutions going. Mine is pretty much the same. Keep posting here and I also have to stop being so negative. it is really hurting my marriage and DH has seriously asked me and told me that I need to stop. It really bothers him. My self esteem is so extremely bad right now. It is hurting both of us. So I have to stop talking so bad about myself so much and try my hardest to be happy. it is hard when I keep gaining this dang weight and cant figure out to get it off and not understanding what is causing the weight gain is even more frustrating. But I have promised him that I will try my hardest to stop talking negative about myself and try to act happier and maybe it will rub off and be real!! I hope. I go to the in February and maybe I can get some testing done.

Shelly, we talked about having a thread to help us learn to love ourselves, we really need one. You are a wonderful, beautiful woman and clearly your DH believes that too. You have also made incredible strides in your weight loss. Please allow us to help you. Tell us something great about yourself daily.